Good day my fellow mate.. This is the first time I got my own property, double storey terrace house in mainland Penang.
So now, it's time for me to start looking for contractor for reno/etc.. So far, got the quote from the electrical guy.
Do you think the price is ok? I'll post more as times goes when I receive other quote for plaster ceiling/etc.
Thanks ya.

Item Description Qty U/Rate Amount
1 Lighting points 42 nos 35.00 1,470.00
2 Wall light points 3 nos 38.00 114.00
3 Fan points 2 nos 38.00 76.00
4 13A power points 18 nos 55.00 990.00
5 A/C points 4 nos 150.00 600.00
6 Dimmer Switch 3 nos 60.00 180.00
7 D/P 13A points 1 nos 150.00 150.00
8 Hood points 1 nos 120.00 120.00
Total 3,700.00

Overall, it consider cheaper than market price. However, does it comes with installation of Downlight & Hole Opening as well? Moreover, is looping consider as same price or cheaper?

The main important thing I think is the cable grade. Some cheap power cable from China which is not full-copper may caused BIG issue like fire after few years used.

for the downlight & hole opening, i'm not sure on this.. aren't this cover by the plaster ceiling guy? i'll double check with him on this.
btw.. what is looping?
as for the cable grade, as long as it's full copper, it should be ok, rite..

This post has been edited by shadow111: Apr 9 2012, 11:12 AM

Hole opening normally didn't covered by Plaster Ceiling guy. Most of them charged you small fees around RM5 per hole & for the downlight installation around RM5-10 per unit. Ceiling fan I think around RM20-RM30 gua.

For the cable grade, normally full copper power cable is harder to twist around compared with half-copper. Moreover, you can see the inner copper color is abit plain then full-copper color.

Just double check with ur electrician, I don't think they will lie to you on this since they also wanted to cari makan but some may give you cheap price because you only ask for cheap price but never ask for quality. So can't blame them also.

This post has been edited by mhhee: Apr 9 2012, 11:39 AM

thanks for your feedback.. guess there is many things to know n learn for the reno...

Depends what is the size of your house, mine 22*75 and I redo wiring for whole house, material only already cost me rm2000+ . I'm using mega kabel which is sirim approval, china or other brand cost much cheaper..

i'm doing for the whole house too.. the quote above only for the wiring/etc.. it doesn't include the bulb/fan/etc..

Hi Guys, wanna ask.. actually my reno completed and wiring price all reasonable, but since last min add a 2 way heater control for two room that share toilet,

my electrician charge me Rm600 for this, I also siao d... the heater point is already Rm180 now because make it two way another Rm600 ? is this reasonable ?

sorry mate.. cant help u much since all the bathroom in my hse comes with the heater point... why don't u get another contractor to quote u on the pricing?

they have charge 180 for heater point in quotation and upon completion they say they forget because it's two way control for bothroom into single heater they want to charge extra for 600, another 180 could be reasonable but 600 is just crazt

just curious, the price that he quote you are inclusive of the sockets and switches too?

different brand very different prices.

Schneider, Clipsal , MK and there are designer brands too.

Need to also ask is the 13Amp have looping? or individual MCB?

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Added on April 9, 2012, 11:03 pmhow many mm cable use for 13AMP socket.

This post has been edited by weikee: Apr 9 2012, 11:03 PM

it's basic schneider i think call something viva or vivo, yes inclusive the switches but then again it's the same switch for my other bathroom and aircond point, they have already charge Rm180 per heater point (all point price inclusive switch) then last min said this is double way need Rm600 wo on top of Rm180 is siao d...



hmm this 1 i dunno i think is not looping should be direct, yes 13amp but then again it already charge for Rm180nett per point inclusive of switches ma, this 600 additional don't sound reasonable for 1 heater that is 2 way control

I am referring to power point. RM 55 for mix of looping or can go without looping.

Some contractor dare to use 1.5mm for power point.

u can ask few contractors...simply call and ask what the price for two way heater.....then u will know ur contractor want to con u or not

i am staying at mainland also,
last time i renovate was 3 yrs back. hole opening is free from plaster guy. u just need to tell them where.
light n fan installation will be charge separately and depend on ur contractor about the charges.


RM600 is way too WRONG
my house come with no wiring for water heater previously and got one room i did 2 way switch also
i cannot remember how much but for sure NOT RM600. as i remember my bill the most exp item is my autogate cable. also this also less than RM600
better talk to ur contractor and ask WHY ? is it he count water heater in the bill as well ?

thanks for all yr feedback.. will clarify with the contractor on some of the question raised here..
current electrical guy n the plaster ceiling guy is from the same team, which used to work together on projects..
tmr will arrange for another diff team to come n survey n quote based on earlier item..

I got quoted for simple plaster ceiling for the living room, dining room till the kitchen for around 1.8k.. detail wise, I still waiting for the quote from my wife..
do u think this is expensive? juz simple plaster ceiling with hidden lighting in the living room (square type).. the rest is juz plain plaster ceiling..
as for the 2nd floor, there is alrdy plaster ceiling from the developer, so nothin much to add in the masterbedroom/etc..

ya good idea, but i dun have others elctrical man contact, anyone mind to share ?

then guarantee kena con d... ok i will hold up d payment

Two way water heater switches normally electrician will charge as 2 points. For example, 1 water point x RM150 then should be 2 x RM150 = RM300.

RM600 is way too much!!!

why do we need 2 point control switch for?